SELBY ELEMENTARY - 02

Selby Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Selby Area School District 62-5 school district, located in Selby, SD with about 100 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Selby Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Selby Elementary, located at 108 E Dakota St in Selby, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. As part of the Selby Area School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a small-town setting, fostering a supportive environment where students can build essential academic and social skills.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, which is characteristic of rural South Dakota education. By focusing on individualized attention and community involvement, Selby Elementary aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining the values and traditions of the surrounding Selby area.

For more information, contact Selby Elementary - 02 at (605) 649-7818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.